'Under control': Halifax-area wildfire 100% contained, officials say | FULL

After one week of battling a historic wildfire that destroyed about 200 buildings and caused thousands to evacuate in the Halifax area, officials say the blaze in Tantallon is now 100 per cent contained.

"This fire is now considered under control," said David Steeves, a technician of forest resources for Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. "We've had over 45 millilitres of rain in the last day and a half, and our fire crews out there are still picking up ash pits, smoke and even one area of open flame...this does not mean this fire is over, we're going to have to continue to be vigilant" he added.

Nova Scotia announced in a release on Sunday that the wildfire isn’t entirely extinguished but is currently under control and no longer expected to spread.

In a press briefing earlier on Sunday afternoon, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced that weather conditions have led to a lifting of a province-wide ban on activity and travel in the woods, which will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday.

The burn ban remains in effect. “This is very positive,” Houston said, thanking Nova Scotians for “doing their part to keep the province safe” and respecting the restrictions set forth in a collective attempt to limit the number of wildfires increasing.

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[aliciamacdonald]

Congratulations on such a wonderful job, well done, and still doing....as a Nova Scotian living in Alberta, my heart was just incredibly troubled, and I was so stressed throughout this whole weeklong wildfire incident. My beloved Nova Scotia...my home, thank you for fighting that fire, thank you for helping the people, and thank you for the media scrums which I devoured...hoping all would be well.Thank You, dear God for the rains...keep 'em coming, and for the courage of the fire fighters who are still willing to do the dirty, cold, and wet work of keeping the fires out. THANK

[lindatremblay]

So relieved to hear things are under control! I live in Ontario but have so much family in this province and have been following this story since the beginning, so thank you for keeping the whole country informed. The Shelburne county fires are of grave concern as that is where the majority of my relatives live. Hope things are going well in this county also. Thank you to the many many people who have helped in this horrific situation. God bless!

[maineusaMax]

Prayers from your neighbors here in Maine, USA. Awful tragedy for our friends next door.

[reneebarnes]

The Dave’s are so well spoken..
Bless you all ❤️❤️❤️
Bring on that rain

[alicebenoit]

A *great* news update, so wonderful to hear. All speakers were open, professional, and so happy to present such news. *So* very typical of NS.

[kristamaceachern]

Can i just say what an amazing job these two gentlemen did with communicating and explaining all of this! well done gentlemen!

[alicebenoit]

All the very best to the people who had to be evacuated. I've never been in such a situation, so no experience here, but it will be hard...harder than I can possibly imagine.

[greenmoonacegikmo]

There was a big forest fire in NB in the St. Andrews area. Nothing by comparison to what's happening in NS, but still very out of the ordinary for NB. My condolences to the people of NS who've lost so much due to what is likely human stupidity.

[toliver]

well done to all you firefighters out there. You are appreciated and your efforts are not underestimated.

[billybob-dztu]

Where's the Rainbow Fire Truck .. LOL

[gaetanomagnifico]

What's with the fire truck that pulled up in the background. Why is taxpayers money being wasted on painting the fire truck in rainbow colors.

[albertcollins]

Congratulations as we all know if it's a wildfire, house fire they both have hot spots in the ceiling and walls and underground rest of Canada 🇨🇦 can't be there physically but your in our hearts and prayers 🙏 North Strong and Free

[bufford]

After 4 inches of rain since Friday and cool temperatures, the forest fires never stood a chance.

[derrickconnolly]

Not so long ago we never fought Forrest fires. We just didn't have the equipment. Rain was our only hope. Sounds like its raining.

[jiggycalzone]

Amazing how quickly this happened once arson arrests started...

[sz]

Well done!! Great job done🎉
God Bless his blessings on everyone, Ameen

[winstonsmith]

Human error with a touch of Global Warming. BC has the same problem only with chronic fire starters among us.

[gregorygray]

Looks like Mother Nature looked after the issue just like the last 400 million years

[michealwhynot]

I guess Shelburne doesn't mean anything to the news crews

[RedPillJonny]

4 arson charges in the area, two of the charged flown out of Province. Where is that story Global???